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Thremhall Priory
Hob Uid: 373532
Location : Essex Uttlesford Great Hallingbury
Grid Ref : TL5310021400
Summary : The Augustinian Priory of St James was founded by Gilbert de Mountfitchet just before he left for the Holy Land or by his son, Richard, circa 1150. It was probably for 5-6 canons, and was dissolved in 1536. An almost rectangular enclosure with a small moated area in the south east corner, and a large fish pond, are all that remains of Thremhall Priory. No Priory buildings now exist, the site being occupied by a house of 18th century date.
More information : (TL 531214) Thremhall Priory on site of (NAT) Priory (NR) (Augustinian) (NAT). Moat (NR) (twice). (1) Thremhall Augustinian Priory of St James was founded by Gilbert de Mountfitchet just before he left for the Holy Land or by his son, Richard, circa 1150. It was probably for 5-6 canons. (2) An almost rectangular enclosure with a small moated area in the south east corner, and a large fish pond, are all that remains of Thremhall Priory. No Priory buildings now exist, the site being occupied by a house of 18th C date with considerable additions; Grade 2. Buried in flower bed is the 13th C bowl of a font now in poor condition. (3-4) Font removed in 1938 by the then owner, Mr Pope. Traces of foundations visible on the lawn in front of the house (TL 5310214) in dry summer weather. (5) No structural remains of the 12th C Priory but the moat and fishpond are as described, waterfilled and in good condition. The crop marks (5) were not located. (6) Thremhall Priory (name confirmed on farm name board) is as described by authority 3. The fishpond at TL 5302 2150 has been partially filled and now measures 70.0m long by 20.0m wide. No remains of the 12th C priory foundations were found in the lawn to the south of the house (now unoccupied) which is as described but not outstanding. Published survey (25") revised. (7)

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Source details : OS 1:10 000 1972
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Source details : Md Rel Houses 1971 144 176 (Knowles and Hadcock)
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Source details : DOE (HHR) Saffron Walden RD Oct 1960 90-91
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Source details : RCHM Essex 1916 276
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Source details : Oral Mrs E L Richards (owner) 3.3.50
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Source details : F1 FGA 20-APR-66
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Source details : F2 PAS 01-MAY-75
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant
Monument End Date : 1536
Monument Start Date : 1150
Monument Type : Augustinian Monastery, Fishpond, Moat, Priory
Evidence : Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
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Monument Start Date : 1700
Monument Type : House
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TL 52 SW 11
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1966-04-20
End Date : 1966-04-20

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1975-05-01
End Date : 1975-05-01

Associated Activities :
Activity type : GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1998-01-01
End Date : 1998-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 1998-01-01
End Date : 1999-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : DESK BASED ASSESSMENT
Start Date : 1998-01-01
End Date : 1998-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 2004-01-01
End Date : 2004-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 2005-01-01
End Date : 2005-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 2007-01-01
End Date : 2007-12-31

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Thremhall Priory